Overview of the Database Conversion Process Using Grid Control

The following list provides an outline of the process of converting a single-instance database to an Oracle RAC database using Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control:

• Complete the prerequisite tasks for converting to an Oracle RAC database:

  • Oracle Clusterware and Oracle Database software is installed on all target nodes.

  • Oracle Clusterware is started.

  • The Oracle Database binary is enabled for Oracle RAC on all target nodes.

  • Shared storage is configured and accessible from all nodes.

  • User equivalency is configured for the operating system user performing the conversion.

  • Enterprise Manager agents are configured and running on all nodes, and are configured with the cluster and host information.

  • The database being converted has been backed up successfully.

• Access the Database Home page for the database you want to convert.

• Go to the Server subpage and select Convert to Cluster Database.

• Provide the necessary credentials.

• Select the host nodes that will contain instances of the new database.

• Provide listener and instance configuration information.

• Specify the location of the shared storage to be used for the data files.

• Submit the job.

• Complete the post-conversion tasks.

The resulting Oracle RAC database uses a server pool instead of a fixed configuration.